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The Science of a Stroke

In this two part edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, AAMC neurologist Daniel Hexter, M.D., discusses the science behind a stroke, while AAMC Stroke Program Coordinator Laura Norton, R.N., discusses stroke treatment, and how rapid response can preserve vital brain function in victims of a stroke. 

According to the American Heart Association, more than 780,000 Americans will suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year.  But what is a stroke, exactly?  How does a stroke occur?  What kind of damage can a stroke cause?  In Part 1 of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast Stroke Series, AAMC neurologist Dan Hexter, M.D., provides some insight into the science behind a stroke.


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6 minutes 41 seconds


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tPA:thrombolytic agent

Making Every Minute Count

In Part 2 of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast Stroke Series, AAMC Stroke Program Coordinator Laura Norton, R.N., discusses the treatment options for victims of a stroke, and why rapid response is crucial in preserving vital brain function.  In addition, she focuses on thrombolytic medications, or “clot busters,” and how they can be an effective weapon for people suffering from certain types of strokes.


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5 minutes 21 seconds

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